As a country known for its biodiversity, there are many eco-lodges in Costa Rica for tourists to enjoy a stay in nature. One of those lodges, Maquenque Eco Lodge is one of the best places for birding and wildlife watching thanks to its location on the San Carlos River in the Maquenque Nature Reserve. Here […]
Boating in Playas del Coco: Private Beach Hopping, Snorkeling, Fishing and Surfing tours
When it comes to the ultimate beach vacation in Costa Rica, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste is one of the best places to do so. At first glance, the beach is not that impressive and what people don’t know is that right around the corner are stunning white sand beaches that you can have all to […]
Playa Pelada: Half Moon White Sand Beach in Nosara
Playa Pelada’s white sand, half moon shaped bay and rocky formations make it one of the most beautiful beaches in Nosara and in the Nicoya Peninsula. If you’re visiting Nosara, we highly recommend taking a day to Playa Pelada. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if you choose […]
How to Renew US Passport in Costa Rica
Since I live in Costa Rica full time, I renewed my US passport in Costa Rica when my passport was one year to expire. This process is very easy as they offer the option to do it by mail, if you fulfill the requirements. You do NOT need to go to the US embassy in […]
Peñas Blancas Safari Float: Easy Wildlife Watching from La Fortuna
One of the best tours in La Fortuna to see wildlife is a river safari float ride. From La Fortuna, the most popular wildlife river safaris the Peñas Blancas safari float tour, only a 30 minute drive from downtown. The Peñas Blancas River is an incredible place to see monkeys, caimans, reptiles and birds and […]
Puerto Jimenez: The Heart of the Osa Peninsula
The small coastal village of Puerto Jimenez is the main tourism hub and launch point in the Osa Peninsula for those planning to visit Corcovado National Park. In this guide, we will share with you information about visiting Puerto Jimenez, including why you should visit, where to stay, what to do, how to get there […]